South Carolina is facing a growing measles outbreak. The state's health officials have reported 211 cases, a significant increase from the previous week's count of 185. This rapid spread is concerning, especially since measles is highly contagious. Most of the cases are concentrated in the northwes
The flu is making a strong comeback this season. The CDC has labeled the 2025-26 flu season as "moderately severe. " This is a big jump from last year's numbers. So far, there have been at least 11 million illnesses, 120, 000 hospitalizations, and 5, 000 deaths. Last year, the numbers were much lowe
The flu is spreading fast across the United States. Recent data shows that more people are visiting doctors with flu-like symptoms than ever before. This is the highest rate recorded since 1997. Flu-like symptoms include fever, cough, and sore throat. Most of these visits are from kids and young ad
Flu cases in the U. S. have shot up over the holidays, and experts are warning that this season might be particularly tough. Recent data shows that flu activity is already worse than last winter's severe outbreak in many ways. COVID-19 cases are also rising, but they're still not as common as flu ca
The U. S. is facing a serious measles problem. In 2025, there were over 2, 000 cases. That's the highest number in many years. The last time it was this bad was in 1992. Back then, kids didn't get two doses of the MMR vaccine like they do now. Measles is super contagious. But vaccines help control
The U. S. is seeing a sharp increase in flu cases, thanks to a new variant called subclade K. This variant first showed up in places like the U. K. , Japan, and Canada. The CDC reports that over half of the states are now experiencing high or very high levels of flu activity. So far this season, th
Measles has made an appearance in South Carolina, and health officials are on the lookout. Three spots in the state have been flagged as potential exposure sites. These include a restaurant, a popular electronics store, and a library. The infected individual was unaware they were spreading the virus
A measles outbreak in South Carolina has been spreading. It has now reached North Carolina. The outbreak started in Spartanburg County. It has now spread to other places. These include Greenville and Spartanburg. People who visited certain places during the holiday season may have been exposed. The
Flu cases are climbing fast in the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys. This comes after a sad event: a teenager from Greene County in Ohio became the first child to die from the flu this season. Health officials are reminding everyone that the flu is serious and can be deadly. They say it's not too late
New York is dealing with a tough flu season, with a lot of people getting very sick. In just one week, over 4, 500 people were hospitalized with the flu. That's a big jump from the week before, where around 3, 600 people were hospitalized. This is the highest number of flu hospitalizations in a sing
